As you arrive at Brane-Cantenac, there is no doubt of our purpose. The low backdrop of buildings, traditional but functional, are barely visible behind the vines growing atop Brane's prized gravel-covered plateau. The modest chateau at the centre is a family home.

Brane's vision, driven by Henri Lurton, is to act with conviction and without compromise. Nothing is for show; nothing is a distraction. Everything serves a single objective: to make the greatest wine possible from what we consider to be one of Bordeaux's finest terroirs.

Extensive analysis of our soils has enabled us to divide the vineyard into different 'zones' that correspond to different distinct soil profiles called 'terraces', formed at different periods in time. Even subtle nuances in Brane's terroir, when guided with an approach fully tailored to each origin, result in wines that reveal remarkably different characteristics.

Each of Brane-Cantenac's wines represents a different plot selection of the estate with a specific soil type, vinified with a different approach, and thus expressing a distinct personality. Château Brane-Cantenac originates from the plateau on Terrace 4, giving richer, denser fruit with more structured tannins and therefore more suitable for ageing in bottle. Baron de Brane originates from predominantly Terrace 5, which offers elegant, charming, but lighter fruit, and Terrace 3 which gives structure. These qualities allow this wine to be enjoyed younger.